Brazil's Senate blocks Lula's Supreme Court nominee, first rejection in 132 years
Brazil's Senate rejected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's nominee for the Supreme Court, Jorge Messias, marking the first such rejection in over 130 years and signaling political challenges for Lula ahead of his reelection bid. Only 34 senators voted in favor of Messias, falling short of the 41 votes needed, while 42 opposed the appointment amid opposition celebration. The defeat highlights Lula's difficulties in securing legislative support despite backing from some Supreme Court justices and Messias's qualifications.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBrazil's Senate blocks Lula's Supreme Court nominee, first rejection in 132 yearsBrazil’s Senate dealt a political blow to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday by rejecting his appointee to the Supreme Court, the first in more than 130 yearsByMAURICIO SAVARESE Associated PressApril 29, 2026, 6:49 PM1:24Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the end of the German-Brazilian intergovernmental consultations at Herrenhausen Palace, in Hannover, northern Germany, Monday, April 20, 2026.
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